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Master of Materials EngineeringMMaterialsEng

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Engineering and Design

Master of Materials Engineering MMaterialsEng

Equip yourself for employment in the rapidly growing Materials Engineering field.

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Duration : Full-time: Varies

Next start date : 2026 Semester Two – 20 July : 2027 Semester One – 1 March

Available locations : City

Points : 120 or 180

Programme type : Postgraduate : Taught & research options available

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Programme overview

Materials Engineering challenges us to discover and design new materials by looking in detail at the structure, properties and performance of basic resources that make up the world. Innovations in this space are often at the core of new technologies that change the way we live. The MMaterialsEng offers a balanced understanding of materials design, synthesis and deployment, whilst cultivating management skills.\

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Programme structure

The MMaterialsEng combines taught courses with a core research course – in which you can decide between a research project or a research portfolio of independent work. Industry is particularly looking for candidates willing to develop research projects or research portfolios that draw on Māori and Indigenous knowledge. These might focus on novel materials for green energy (e.g. New Zealand plant fibres or biomass-derived graphite) or the extraction of valuable metals from industry waste. Students can choose from the following specialisations: Biomaterials Engineering, Energy and Environmental Materials, and Advanced Materials Processing.

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Subjects available in this programme

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

2026 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland

Another tertiary institution

Programme requirements

Programme requirements

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Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPA 4.0 - Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA 4.0 - Study option

Research 120 points

Grade required

GPA 4.0 - Study option

Research 180 points

Grade required

GPA 4.0

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Further programme requirements

Further programme requirements

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Select your study option:

Taught 120 points

Taught 180 points

Research 120 points

Research 180 points

You must have completed either:

Or

Or

Or

Whether a qualification or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications or subjects in applied science, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

You must have completed either:

Or

Whether a qualification or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications or subjects in applied science, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

You must have completed either:

Or

Or

Whether a qualification or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications or subjects in applied science, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

You must have completed either:

Or

Whether a qualification or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Qualifications or subjects in applied science, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

Other pathways to study

Other pathways to study

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If you do not meet the GPA requirement through your Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), you can still gain entry by passing 60 points with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in one of the following:

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

Relevant subjects may include applied science, engineering, information technology, science, or technology.

Programme requirements

Programme requirements

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Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught 120 points

Grade required

GPE 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE 4.0

An undergraduate degree - Qualification

IELTS Academic

Score required

6.5

No bands below 6.0.

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Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Further programme requirements

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Taught 120 points

Taught 180 points

You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

You will need a GPE of 4.0.

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

Relevant subjects may include applied science, engineering, information technology, science, or technology.

Other pathways to study

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If you do not meet the GPA requirement, you can still gain entry by passing 60 points towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Materials Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Materials Engineering with a GPA of 4.0.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Materials Engineering cost per year?

2026 fees

Domestic students : NZ$12,854.40*

International students : NZ$55,484*

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.44 per point, estimated at $1,132.80 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Key dates

Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Application closing dates

Semester One 2026 : 8 December 2025

Semester Two 2026 : 8 June 2026

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

2026
Semester One Starts – 2 March
Ends – 29 June
Semester Two Starts – 20 July
Ends – 16 November

2027
Semester One Starts – 1 March
Ends – 28 June
Semester Two Starts – 19 July
Ends – 15 November

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Taught Masters:

A student who has to complete 120 points in the taught Master of Materials Engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

30 point of common courses from:

Students must take:

At least 15 points of core courses from:

Research Projects:

Up to 30 points from:

Biomaterials Engineering

At least 15 points from:

Energy and Environmental Materials

At least 15 points from:

Advanced Materials Processing

Research Projects:

At least 15 points from CHEMMAT 720, 723, MECHENG 735, 742, 743.

A student who has to complete 180 points in the taught Master of Materials Engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

30 points of common courses from:

Students must take:

At least 15 points of core courses from:

Research Projects:

Up to 90 points from:

Biomaterials Engineering

At least 30 points from:

Energy and Environmental Materials

At least 30 points from:

Advanced Materials Processing

Research Projects:

At least 30 points from:

Research Masters

A student who has to complete 120 points in the research Master of Materials Engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

30 points of courses from:

A student who has to complete 180 points in the research Master of Materials Engineering must satisfy the following requirements:

Materials research portfolio:

At least 30 points of core courses from:

Up to 60 points from:

For detailed information about a specific programme, including its courses and regulations, visit the Curriculum Catalogue. For the general university requirements for admission, enrolment and fees, visit the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

The University wants to catapult your career to the next level by developing your technical and entrepreneurial skillset. Employers are actively recruiting employees with these skills in the manufacturing and energy industries, materials processing and production, as well as new metals deployment.

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